T20 World Cup 2024: In their third group stage encounter, Pakistan takes against Canada. The team led by Babar Azam needs to win this game by a wide margin because they are on the verge of elimination from the competition.
Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, are in danger of losing the T20 World Cup in 2024. Pakistan’s campaign is in the dumps after losses to the USA, the co-hosts, and India, the country’s bitter enemies. The team’s bowling lineup is the only thing keeping them competitive in the event as they appear to be lacking inspiration when hitting.
In light of this, Pakistan’s third matchup in Group A of the competition will be against Canada. Pakistan must not only win its next two games but also by a wide margin. With a strong performance, Babar Azam and the company will try to forget about their horrific loss and the demands to fire the cricket squad as a whole. It’s not surprising if Pakistan produces its best work when forced into a difficult situation again.
That being said, Canada is a formidable opponent. The allure of this World Cup, comprising 20 teams, is that little teams, who do not participate in elite international cricket all year round, can pull off significant upsets. After defeating Ireland, who knows, Canada might pull off another surprise on the challenging pitch in New York?
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T20Is: Pakistan vs. Canada, head-to-head
Back in the early days of the format, Pakistan and Canada had played one match already. Back in 2008, Salman Butt led Pakistan to victory over Canada by 35 runs. In the match, Pakistan was captained by Shoaib Malik.
Canada vs. Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024: TEAM NEWS
Nobody knows what Pakistan will do following their humiliating defeat to India in the T20 World Cup in 2024. Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim, who did not exactly shine against India, can be benched by Pakistan. For the match, Pakistan may bring in Saim Ayub or Azam Khan.
However, after defeating Ireland in their last game, Canada is unlikely to alter their starting lineup.
Canada versus Pakistan: New York Pitch Report
New York’s pitch has been a bowler’s dream come true. For the first time, the New York surface felt like a more even match between bat and ball in the India vs. Pakistan match. The pitch dramatically slowed down as the sun came out, making it very tough to hit through the line during the first inning when the strip bounced unevenly due to cloud cover.
On Tuesday, June 11, something akin to this is anticipated as well.
Canada vs. Pakistan: Projected Starting Lineup
Pakistan’s XI Prediction
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan/Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, and Babar Azam (c).
Canada Assumed XI
Aaron Johnson, Dillon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Kaleem Sana, Junaid Siddiqui, Nicholas Kirton, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Dilpreet Bajwa, and Shreyas Movva (wk).
WHO WILL WIN between Canada and Pakistan?
Pakistan is predicted to start as a strong favorite in the game. However, Canada is anticipated to be a formidable opponent. Pakistan would like to play bravely in their next game and has to win the match by a wide margin.
